Head of Department – Music

Salary: £41,395.61 - £59,644.61 per year (inclusive of allowances) + Golden Hello of £3,000

Greenhead College is seeking to appoint an outstanding and inspirational Head of Department – Music to lead its thriving and successful Music Department.

Location:

HD1 4ES

Contract Type:
Full-Time Permanent

Start Date:

24th August 2026 (preferred)

Closing Date: 21st June 2026 at 23:59

Greenhead College is situated close to Huddersfield town centre, adjacent to Greenhead Park, with easy access to transport.

Approximately 2,900 students attend the College across a range of subjects.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and ambitious teacher to lead a department comprising approximately 100 students studying A Level Music, A Level Music Technology and BTEC National Level 3 Music Performance.

• Lead teaching, learning and assessment of A Level Music and BTEC Music Performance.
• Shape the strategic direction of the department and contribute to the College’s enrichment programme.
• Develop and manage a vibrant programme of ensembles, concerts and performance opportunities.
• Line‑manage the Head of Subject – Music Technology and the Music Technician.
• Support students both academically and creatively, fostering a lifelong appreciation of music.

• Degree in Music or a related discipline and a recognised teaching qualification.
• Experience as an excellent classroom practitioner with the ability to inspire and motivate students aged 16–19.
• Leadership skills, vision and ambition to develop a successful department.
• Commitment to enrichment, performance opportunities and the wider student experience.
• Commitment to safeguarding, inclusion, wellbeing and educational excellence.

We welcome applications from a diverse and wide‑ranging pool of candidates and recognise that relocation may be required.

Pension: Teachers’ Pension Fund, plus Death in Service Grant of 3 x your annual salary.

• Access to the Schools Advisory Service EAP, offering counselling, physiotherapy, and other support services.
• Free use of onsite gym facilities (6.45 am to 8.15 am and 4.00 pm to 7.00 pm).
• Cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme.
• Health and wellbeing events throughout the year, including a dedicated staff wellbeing day.
• Onsite parking.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay.
• Opportunities for personal and professional development.

Reports to:

Assistant Principal – Quality of Education.

Full details of the role and person specification can be found within the job description on the Greenhead College website.

Applicants should complete and submit the following documents:

• Greenhead College or TES application form.
• A supporting letter of application indicating how you meet the criteria within the job description and person specification.
• Equality and Diversity form.

All applications should be submitted to Jen Rothery, HR Manager, via email address

The successful candidate will be subject to safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. Further details can be found within the DBS filtering guide at

Greenhead College is committed to safeguarding the welfare of all students and staff, and encourages applications from individuals of all backgrounds.